Checking in as our 59th ranked prospect for the 2017 NHL Entry Draft is Alexander ‘Sasha’ Chmelevski. The 6’0″ and 187 lbs centre was expected to have a standout season after a sensational Ivan Hlinka tournament in the summer, but he just couldn’t quite get there.
Possessing a wicked shot and great playmaking abilities, Chmelevski has the skillset to take that next step and could very well have his name called in the second round. But if teams are concerned that his international performances are just a blip, then he could fall into the third round.
With those concerns in mind, Chmelevski falls into the latter parts of the second round of our rankings.